Change Ceiling Fan Switch

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Change ceiling fan switch.

If you ve already removed your old ceiling fan and are ready to replace it start by pulling the wires from the brace through the bracket and clipping the bracket into place on the bolts. Be sure to get them in the right spots. There are typically three ways to change the direction of the fan depending on the model you have. Broken ceiling fan chain replacement.

Start by examining the wall switch for the fan as well as any remotes that came with the fan. Remove the pull chain by unscrewing the decorative nut underneath the switch housing. I just pulled them out. Removing the fixture housing.

You might have to stick a little screwdriver in there to get the wires loose. If you re not sure which method works with your fan investigate the ones that don t require busting out a step ladder first. Replacing the pull chain. If you don t have a ceiling fan remote or wall switch ceiling fans have a reverse switch on the motor housing.

And number of settings. The instruction manual of the fan will also tell you how to change the ceiling fan direction for that model. Pop open the switch using a small screwdriver. Open the fan s switch housing by removing the screws which you ll find either on the bottom cap or the side.

Or if the new switch has wire leads twist them together with the appropriate wire from the fan then secure the connection with a wire nut. The new one might be in a different order. Make sure the switches have the same rating. This video describes an easy way to replace a 3 speed ceiling switch.

How to replace a ceiling fan pull chain switch method 1 of 4. Turn the power off at the circuit breaker for safety. Just type lsailor1 in the youtube search bar. Insert the fan s wires into slots on the new switch.

Turn the ceiling fan s circuit break off to disconnect the electricity. Step 2 write down where each wire attaches to the pull chain. The connections are labeled l 1 2 and 3. Hold a noncontact voltage detector against the ceiling fan wall switch and against the top of the fan where it attaches to.